Any freshwater habitat is suitable, but alligators are most common in areas with aquatic vegetation and suitable basking sites. They prefer areas with little human activity, but will follow their food source. Alligators have been seen at Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake.

Yes, there are absolutely alligators in Lake Worth Lagoon and the surrounding freshwater bodies in Palm Beach County, Florida. While Lake Worth Lagoon is a brackish (mix of salt and fresh) water estuary, alligators are frequently found there, particularly near the northern and southern ends where freshwater drainage from canals and the Intracoastal Waterway enters the lagoon. In 2026, Florida's alligator population remains robust, and residents and visitors should operate under the assumption that any body of fresh or brackish water in the state may contain an alligator. While they generally prefer the freshwater canals and the Everglades further west, sightings in the lagoon are common enough that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds people to never feed alligators and to keep pets away from the water's edge. Swimming in the lagoon is generally not recommended outside of designated beach areas, primarily due to water quality and boat traffic, but the presence of alligators serves as a constant reminder of Florida's wild natural environment.